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The Source of Divine Knowledge

Abdullah ibn Nafi’ Azraq” was one of the leaders of the Khawarij and one of the fiercest enemies of Amir al-Mu’minin (peace be upon him) and his family. He often said: “If I truly knew that there was someone in

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Three Situations, Three Reactions

In life, sometimes a person finds themselves in situations where certain hidden aspects of their personality are revealed and become apparent. “Contentment,” “anger,” and “power” are among these situations, and the way a person reacts in each of these three

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Jews and Isra’iliyyāt

One of the dangerous groups present in the Islamic society during the time of the Imams (peace be upon them), which had a profound impact on the culture of that era, were the Jews. A number of Jewish scholars who

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I like what He likes…

The long-time companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari, who had grown old and frail, was lying on his sickbed. His radiant face was a testament to the purity and sincerity of this elderly companion’s heart. Imam

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The Market of this World

The world is like a marketplace, where some people profit and others leave with losses. There are also those who, when they leave this world, will regret not having taken provisions for their afterlife. This statement served as an introduction

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A Man of Paradise

Love is one of the inseparable ingredients of human’s life; we all love some people and express our love towards them, while avoid others and dissociate ourselves from them. But what are the criteria which govern choosing our friends and

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What do we boast about!…

If we examine the entire history of the world and reflect on the fate of Pharaohs, Nimrods, Khosrows, Khaghans, Caesars, and the final outcomes of each, we realize that the fleeting victories of the world are not something to rely

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Actions Bring Results…

And Iblis swore that he would lead the descendants of Adam astray… Indeed! The devil, this bitter enemy of humankind, declared explicitly his intention to mislead mankind, saying to God: “I will certainly wait for them on Your straight path.

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Visiting Imam Baqir (PBUH)

Imam Sadiq (PBUH) narrates from his father, Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (PBUH):One day, I came to Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari and greeted him. He replied my salutations and because he was blind, he asked me to tell him who I

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A Great Inheritance

With a brief glance at the jurisprudential and interpretive books of Shia, it becomes evident that a significant portion of Shia jurisprudential, ethical, and exegetical narrations have been transmitted from Imam Baqir (peace be upon him). Furthermore, numerous profound and

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Be like this…

Part of the advice and recommendations of Imam Muhammad Baqir (peace be upon him) to Jabir al-Ju’fi (one of his companions): “I advise you with five things: If you are wronged, do not wrong in return. If you are betrayed,

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The Source of Divine Knowledge

Abdullah bin Nafi’ bin Azraq was one of the leaders of the Khawarij sect, known for being one of the fiercest enemies of Imam Ali and his family (peace be upon them). He said, “If I knew that there was

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Self-Care

One of the educational programs of Imam Sajjad (peace be upon him) after the tragedy of Ashura was his effort to promote the moral upbringing of the Shia. This included encouraging the protection and careful monitoring of behavior, speech, and

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In the Hearts of the People

After the martyrdom of his noble father, Imam Husayn (peace be upon him), and during the period of oppression under the Umayyad dynasty, the Fourth Imam, Ali ibn al-Husayn (peace be upon him), attained the position of Imamate. His period

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The History of Sahifa Sajjadiya

Mutawakkil bin Harun, a companion of Imam Baqir and Imam Sadiq (peace be upon them), narrates that during a meeting with Yahya bin Zayd (the grandson of Imam Sajjad, peace be upon him) upon returning from the pilgrimage, he informed

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Confiding with Him

Prayer and the asking for one’s needs from God is not limited to the words uttered by the noble Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them). Therefore, a person is free in their

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The Measure of Liberty

The narrator said: “By God, I have never seen a man whose children, family, and companions were killed, and who bore so much pain and suffering, yet still displayed such bravery and valor on the battlefield. To the point that

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Defenseless Soldier

Many of the martyrs of Karbala entered the battlefield and fought against the enemy, or at least managed to defend themselves to some extent before achieving martyrdom. For instance, Abdullah ibn Hasan, the young son of Imam Hasan (peace be

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